motifs

plural of motif

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Recent Examples of motifs Pelly writes of some artists, in search of viral fame, who surreptitiously use social media to effectively beta test melodies and motifs, basically putting together songs via crowdsourcing. Hua Hsu, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024 Graphic Tees with Fun Internet Sayings Carter also critiqued graphic tees emblazoned with quirky internet sayings, comparing their rise to the with mustache motifs. Lydia Patrick, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024 The castle’s bleached, sparse interior also looks a lot like the one in Herzog’s film, and this new Nosferatu’s recurring motifs—swarming rats, Catholic totems, a beach pock-marked with wonky graves—simultaneously pays tribute and blows dust off the hundred-year-old story. Maya Ibbitson, Architectural Digest, 23 Dec. 2024 He is known for work that fuses traditional Tlingit and contemporary practices and motifs in order to critique colonialism and elevate Indigenous culture. News Desk, Artforum, 19 Dec. 2024 With its vibrant colors and bold motifs, the maximalist flooring trend can instantly energize any space, no matter its size or shape. Shivani Vyas, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Dec. 2024 Rath suggests choosing motifs and cheery hues that speak to you as a starting point. Shivani Vyas, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Dec. 2024 The Moorish motifs in the Great Hall felt ripe for reimagination. Charlotte Collins, Architectural Digest, 17 Dec. 2024 Influenced by the Regency era, Rococo is an architectural style boasting intricate curved lines, natural motifs, luxe materials, and pastel shades. Isabella Milano, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Dec. 2024

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“Motifs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/motifs. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.

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